5 Must-Have Nintendo Switch Accessories

Whether you use it for portable gaming or keep it docked and connected to your TV for console-style shootouts, Nintendo’s Switch is a truly unique video game console. In either mode, you’ll want the best accessories available to get the most from your Switch. These picks will let you play longer, download more games, and dare your friends to just try to beat you at Mario Kart 8.

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

If you’re planning on kicking back and fully immersing yourself in Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo’s first-party option best wireless controller you can buy. The Pro Controller was comfortable to hold for extended periods, and it reliably registered every tap. Pronounced face buttons and satisfyingly contoured grips make it luxurious upgrade. $80

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If you’re planning on kicking back and fully immersing yourself in Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo’s first-party option best wireless controller you can buy. The Pro Controller was comfortable to hold for extended periods, and it reliably registered every tap. Pronounced face buttons and satisfyingly contoured grips make it luxurious upgrade. $80

Nintendo Joy-Con

Extra Joy-Con can bring you extra joy! Nintendo’s known for its killer couch co-op, and spare Joy-Con will let you play four-player Mario Kart or ARMS at a moment’s notice. When it’s time to get off the sofa, these tiny, detachable controllers are small enough to tote with you. Included with each Joy-Con is a wrist strap so you can flail away without worrying about your controller turning into a TV-shattering projectile. Buy them in red, blue, or yellow to bring a splash of color to your Switch. | $80

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Extra Joy-Con can bring you extra joy! Nintendo’s known for its killer couch co-op, and spare Joy-Con will let you play four-player Mario Kart or ARMS at a moment’s notice. When it’s time to get off the sofa, these tiny, detachable controllers are small enough to tote with you. Included with each Joy-Con is a wrist strap so you can flail away without worrying about your controller turning into a TV-shattering projectile. Buy them in red, blue, or yellow to bring a splash of color to your Switch. | $80

RAVPower USB-C battery

Since the Switch has a USB-C port, an external battery can earn you extra hours of play. When looking for a battery that’ll work best with Switch, make sure to choose a model that can pump out enough power to let you charge the battery while you continue to play. This RAVPower USB-C power bank puts out 30W, so it meets that requirement. Of course, the other USB ports on the RAVPower battery let you top-off phones, tablets, and your other tech essentials. | $80

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Since the Switch has a USB-C port, an external battery can earn you extra hours of play. When looking for a battery that’ll work best with Switch, make sure to choose a model that can pump out enough power to let you charge the battery while you continue to play. This RAVPower USB-C power bank puts out 30W, so it meets that requirement. Of course, the other USB ports on the RAVPower battery let you top-off phones, tablets, and your other tech essentials. | $80

8bitdo Bluetooth Pro Controller

If the thought of using a Joy-Con on its side makes your hands cramp up, then 8bitdo has an affordable alternative. For under $50, you can pick up one of its retro-styled Bluetooth controllers. No matter if you grew up with the NES, SNES, or even if you prefer the OG Japanese Famicom, 8bitdo has a controller that’ll suit your aesthetic tastes. Even though the NES30 Pro controller I tried was lightweight, its buttons and analog sticks feel precise. The only snag is that this controller doesn’t have NFC or any sensors inside, so it won’t work with tilt controls or Amiibo in supported games. | $50

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If the thought of using a Joy-Con on its side makes your hands cramp up, then 8bitdo has an affordable alternative. For under $50, you can pick up one of its retro-styled Bluetooth controllers. No matter if you grew up with the NES, SNES, or even if you prefer the OG Japanese Famicom, 8bitdo has a controller that’ll suit your aesthetic tastes. Even though the NES30 Pro controller I tried was lightweight, its buttons and analog sticks feel precise. The only snag is that this controller doesn’t have NFC or any sensors inside, so it won’t work with tilt controls or Amiibo in supported games. | $50

A Huge SanDisk SD Card

While you can still buy games on cartridges for the Switch, some titles need extra storage. So, why not invest in a humongous SD card? Grab a 128 GB microSD from SanDisk, and you’ll have enough space to last you years. Pop it in, forget about it, and download tons of games. Easy peasy. | $44

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While you can still buy games on cartridges for the Switch, some titles need extra storage. So, why not invest in a humongous SD card? Grab a 128 GB microSD from SanDisk, and you’ll have enough space to last you years. Pop it in, forget about it, and download tons of games. Easy peasy. | $44